Prime Tyson V Prime Joe Louis

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  1. FLINT ISLAND

    FLINT ISLAND PENYRHEOL Full Member

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    Prime

    these two warriors of boxing history

    meet in a war over 12-15 rounds

    what happens

    who wins?
     
  2. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It kills me to say, but I think Tyson takes him. I think he would overwhelm Joe from the start and stop him around the 3rd. Joe didn't have the best chin, and Tyson had the speed, power, and timing to catch him early and drop him multiple times.
     
  3. mcvey

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    A prime Tyson has to be given a live chance with anyone ,his handspeed ,coupled with serious power ,solid combinations and ever agressive propulsion mean he would be a serious night's work for anyone.Maybe it's just an old timer wishful thinking ,but I lean towards the "Bomber" getting Tyson out out of there around the 9th , though he may visit the floor a couple of times first.
     
  4. pugilist_boyd

    pugilist_boyd BUSTED UP PUG Full Member

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    you needed a toss up or undecided category because i cant hardly deciede tyson could ko joe but joe was better pure boxer tyson better fighter,the only reason im going with joe is if he can weather the storm i think he'll take mike,its the heart catogory that makes my decision for joe
     
  5. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    i think joe would maybe get KD'd in the first 3 rounds but get up and grind down tyson before flattening him with a right hand around the 10th
     
  6. Minotauro

    Minotauro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Louis by late stoppage.
     
  7. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This is a hard one to pick. I think Louis has better skills, as well as a hight and reach advantage, and would employ the right stratigy. Bascicly hit and hold when Tyson gets to close. I also think Louis would give Tyson some diffcult angles as well. He won't dance like Ali, which will work out in his favor as well. I think Louis wins in a les than exciting fight mabey a late round knockout.
    On the other hand Louis could be knocked down and one good shot from Tyson could end things in an instant. A knockdown or two by Tyson could have an impact on the score cards. In otherwords Louis could win the fight but not the boxing match.
    I'm going to say Louis 8-4 give or take a round over 12 and 9-6 give or take around over 15.
     
  8. Sweet Pea

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    Tyson by early KO. To be honest I don't think it's that realistic to favor Louis, but that's just me.
     
  9. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I would agree that if there was an early knockout it would be in Tyson's favor.
     
  10. WhataRock

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    Enzo stops them both of course.
     
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  12. SteveO

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    It's a tough pick because Tyson's P4P ranking (in my opinion) is not too high, while Louis is quite high.

    However, I feel Tyson on his best day troubles just about any HW.
     
  13. Smokin'

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    Tyson by early knockout. Tyson has the advantages in power, handspeed, punch resistance and head movement. Louis didn't like to be pressured and Tyson wouldn't let him get his distance. Louis would be floored early and eventually stopped.
     
  14. GoldenChild

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    Tyson by KO and early.

    Joe ain't got the chin to win this.
     
  15. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    You guys keep mentioning Tyson's handspeed, combos and power.

    Louis was at least his equal in each department and but with pinpoint accuracy. He's the textbook of heavyweight boxing, the finest combo's ever put together by any hw i've seen.

    Louis KO7.
     
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